CONTEMPORARY FLUTE MUSIC BY ARGENTINE COMPOSERS Presenter Erica

CONTEMPORARY FLUTE MUSIC BY ARGENTINE COMPOSERS Presenter: Erica Nightengale Faculty Advisor: Dr. Christine Beard

Abstract Aside from Alberto Ginastera and Astor Piazzolla there are very few known composers from Argentina. Both Ginastera and Piazzolla have written well-known pieces for flute; however, the known flute repertoire from Argentina is small in comparison to other countries. This is due to a number of factors including the high cost of publication in Argentina; because of this composers aren’t able to circulate their works. Pieces are discovered by word of mouth and rarely make it outside of the country. This research aims to collect and expose contemporary flute works by Argentine composers. The works collected represent a variety of different styles while still representing the current compositional trends in Argentina.

Project Overview Project Purpose Attend World Flutes Festival in Mendoza, Argentina � UNO GRACA Discover and catalogue flute music by living Argentine composers Inspiration Visit from Valentina Galaz and Paulo Muñoz Noh

Types of Music Collected Non-dance Chamber, Flute & Piano, Solo Flute � Avestruz � Ensayo No. 2 � Vientos de Plata Dance Tangoes, milongas, chacarera Chamber, Flute & Piano � Compañia � La Chancha � Milonga Camarga

Ensayo No. 2 for Solo Flute Composer Information Composer: Octavio Cerùsico Born in 1993 Studies composition at the National University of Cuyo in Mendoza, Argentina Currently working on an essay for solo piccolo

Ensayo No. 2 for Solo Flute Piece Information Composed in 2015 Experiment with the concept of “campos ritmicos” (rhythmic configurations) Extended techniques

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